Hat
ca. 1820 (made)
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Man's hat, known as toque, of black felt. Round, with a low crown, slightly turned-up brim, and the black velvet ribbons (which hang down behind) are fastened by a stamped white metal clasp.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Felted wool, trimmed with velvet ribbon |
| Brief description | Man's hat, woollen felt trimmed with velvet ribbon, Brittany, France, ca. 1820 |
| Physical description | Man's hat, known as toque, of black felt. Round, with a low crown, slightly turned-up brim, and the black velvet ribbons (which hang down behind) are fastened by a stamped white metal clasp. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'P. JAMET PONT-AVEN' (Stamped on the printed cotton lining) |
| Object history | The hat was part of a wedding costume worn by a fisherman who, according to the man who sold it to the Museum, was later drowned at sea. Purchased (16 to 20-1902, £25). Registered File number 36225/1901. See also RP 90589/1901, (file) RP 2353/1902. |
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| Accession number | 16D-1902 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2010 |
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